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Connect Futures

Training and research for the prevention of extremism and exploitation.

Extremism and exploitation are on the rise in the UK and abroad. We believe that both can be prevented at grassroots level by empowering people.

When people feel isolated and marginalised, they can resort to extreme behaviour patterns as a way of regaining control of themselves and their surroundings. Our research has shown that these patterns can be broken if spotted early. That’s why we’ve dedicated our lives to help leaders and educators identify these before they become a threat.

Inspire

Inspire is a counter-extremism and women's rights organisation which seeks to address inequalities facing British Muslim women. By empowering women, Inspire aims to create positive social change resulting in a more democratic, peaceful and fairer Britain.

Jan Trust

JAN Trust is a multi-award winning non-profit organisation founded in 1989. The organisation supports and serves vulnerable women to lead better lives. We empower women, mothers and girls to feel part of society.

FAST

Established in 2007, FAST (Families Against Stress and Trauma) is a UK-based organization that was created to help families affected by a loved one travelling to Syria and Iraq. They provide support to vulnerable families and individuals because they understand the pain and distress it causes to those left behind. FAST believes that families matter and families make a difference.

NSPCC

Protecting children from radicalisation - Advice for adults worried about a child.

We're here to protect children from harm. It can be hard to know when extreme views become something dangerous. And the signs of radicalisation aren't always obvious.
It might be nothing, it might be something. But whatever you're worried about, we're here - call us free.

SINCE 9/11

SINCE 9/11 is an educational charity established on the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks which claimed the lives of almost 3000 innocent people.

Through our education programme, created in partnership with the UCL Institute of Education, we aim to teach younger generations about 9/11 and terrorism, in order to help prevent future atrocities and ensure that the victims of terrorism are never forgotten. Our resources will support you to discuss terrorism and other sensitive issues confidently in the classroom.

Download free teaching resources from our website, or contact us for workshops and staff training:

Local Links

Below are details of other local organisations that you may find helpful. You can filter to find organisations relevant to you and in your area.

SAFE

SAFE is an independent, community led support service for families affected by any form of extremism. Micheal Evans, our family support specialist, has been directly affected by extremism after his brother joined a terrorist organisation in 2011. No family should be left feeling unsupported, stigmatised and alone during these ambiguous and challenging times. We offer a direct and free helpline to discuss any concerns – however big or small – in confidence. Please call 0800 917 5541

Peace Foundation

The Foundation wages peace on all fronts. We create safe places for difficult conversations and non-formal learning projects designed to create networks of agents for change. Our aim is that communities can PREVENT, RESOLVE and RESPOND to their own conflicts, breaking the cycle of violence.

GCHQ (Government Communications Head Quarters)

Extreme Dialogue

Extreme Dialogue aims to build resilience to radicalisation among young people through a series of open-access educational resources and highly engaging short films that foster critical thinking and digital literacy skills. Extreme Dialogue encourages safe, constructive discussions around extremism and radicalisation in educational or community settings in the UK, Canada, Germany and Hungary.

NaCTSO (National Counter Terrorism Security Office)

Luton Women’s Network Against Violence & Extremism

Luton's women are joining together to voice their opposition to violence, extremism, injustice and oppression. Violence and extremist ideologies pursued by a few can arise anywhere - within families, communities and society. They bring misery, death and destruction to many.